The requirements for licensure by examination are as follows and can be found in Section 466.006, F.S.:

Is at least 18 years of age

Has graduated from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor agency;

OR

Is a dental student in the final year of a program at such an accredited dental school who has completed all the coursework necessary to prepare the student to perform the clinical and diagnostic procedures required to pass the examinations. With respect to a dental student in the final year of a program at a dental school, a passing score on the examinations is valid for 365 days after the date the examinations were completed. A dental school student who takes the licensure examinations during the student’s final year of an approved dental school must have graduated before being certified for licensure pursuant to s. 466.011.

If an applicant is a graduate of a dental college or school not accredited in accordance with s. 466.006 (2)(b) or of a dental college or school not approved by the board, the applicant is not entitled to take the examinations required in this section to practice dentistry until she or he satisfies one of the following:

1. Completes a program of study, as defined by the board by rule, at an accredited American dental school and demonstrates receipt of a D.D.S. or D.M.D. from said school

OR

2. Submits proof of having successfully completed at least 2 consecutive academic years at a full-time supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. This program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S. or D.M.D. program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

All applicants for licensure must successfully complete the following examinations:

Dental National Board Examination Part I and II

ADEX Dental Licensing Examination administered in Florida;

OR

ADEX Dental Licensing Examination administered in a jurisdiction other than Florida, if the examination was completed after October 1, 2011 Florida Laws and Rules Examination Applicants are required to submit the following documents for licensure:

National Board Dental Examination scores mailed to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association

Final official transcripts sent to the Board office by the registrar’s office with appropriate stamps, seals, degree and signatures. All final transcripts must indicate the matriculation date, graduation date, degree earned, and be embossed with the school seal. We will not accept any transcript that has “issued to student” stamped on the transcript.Any transcript, which does not conform to these standards, shall be deemed unofficial and unacceptable.

Proof of completion of a minimum two hour course in the prevention of medical errors within the past two years. Information regarding board approved providers and courses can be viewed at www.cebroker.com.

If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license. The certification should state that your license is in good standing; appropriate signatures and embossed seal of the certifying Board are needed for validation.

Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one – rescuer and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and the use of ambu-bags. All such training shall be sufficient for and shall result in current certification or recertification by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements.

Effective July 1, 2012, section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:

1. Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended:

For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;

For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;

For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;

2. Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application;

3. Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;

4. Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;

5. Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

The following steps apply to graduates of dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation:

1. Applicant must request that National Board Dental Examination scores be mailed to the Board office directly from the American Dental Association

2. Applicant must have completed the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination or be an applicant for the examination

3. Applicant must apply for licensure by submitting the Dental Licensing Application.Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to schedule state Laws and Rules Examination upon receipt of the completed licensure application and national board scores.

The following documents are required prior to licensure:

Dental National Board Examination scores

Final official transcripts

Certificate of completion of a minimum two hour course in the prevention of medical errors

If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license.

Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level

Graduates of dental colleges or schools that are not accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation must be approved by the Board office to schedule the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination. The applicant must submit a completed APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIALS REVIEW FOR GRADUATES FROM NON-ACCREDITED DENTAL COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS.

Proof of completion of a supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, in accordance with s. 466.006(3)(b), Florida Statutes.

Proof of successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination. The documentation must be mailed to our office directly from the American Dental Association.

Once the application for credentials review is approved, the Board office will notify NERB and the applicant. The applicant will be instructed to contact NERB to schedule the ADEX examination.

4. Applicant must apply for licensure by submitting the Dental Licensing Application. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to schedule state Laws and Rules Examination upon receipt of the completed licensure application and national board scores.

The following documents are required prior to licensure:Dental National Board Examination scores

Final official transcripts

Certificate of completion of a minimum two hour course in the prevention of medical errors

If applicable, a certification of licensure from each state in which applicant currently holds or has held a dental or dental hygiene license.

Current proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level